The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT is 1 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4214
4204 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1471 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1930 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.77 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
14.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
14.14 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
90.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L